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Stoney Mason · « **Reply #12240 on:** April 27, 2014, 08:21:53 PM »

Rockets game should be fun.

Harden is averaging 27 points a game and shooting 33%. He is gonna shoot a shitload tonight. His per 13.87 for the playoffs. 10 points worse than the regular season. It's either gonna be glorious or a trainwreck.

Stoney Mason · « **Reply #12241 on:** April 27, 2014, 10:00:34 PM »

wtf defense was that on Mathews by Harden.

Phoenix Dark · « **Reply #12242 on:** April 27, 2014, 10:36:47 PM »

smh

benjipwns · « **Reply #12243 on:** April 27, 2014, 10:39:17 PM »

Stoney Mason · « **Reply #12244 on:** April 27, 2014, 10:48:12 PM »

Quote from: Phoenix Dark on April 27, 2014, 10:36:47 PM

smh

At least this isn't his usual bordeline near racist schtick I guess...

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I watched 30 seconds and stopped.

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benjipwns · « **Reply #12245 on:** April 27, 2014, 10:51:16 PM »

Quote from: Stoney Mason on April 27, 2014, 10:48:12 PM

At least this isn't his usual bordeline near racist schtick I guess...

THEY WOULDA FUCKIN LYNCHED YOU
THEY WOULDA FUCKIN LYNCHED YOU
THEY WOULDA FUCKIN LYNCHED YOU
THEY WOULDA FUCKIN LYNCHED YOU
THEY WOULDA FUCKIN

Stoney Mason · « **Reply #12246 on:** April 27, 2014, 10:54:45 PM »

Good half for the rockets. But it feels like the team is so dependent on 3 point shooting that if it ever goes cold then its over.

Stoney Mason · « **Reply #12247 on:** April 27, 2014, 11:54:35 PM »

By far Harden's most efficient game offensively in the series.

Stoney Mason · « **Reply #12248 on:** April 28, 2014, 12:05:26 AM »

lol. insane shot by harden that went in there.

This is the most entertaining first round series and that is saying something.

Stoney Mason · « **Reply #12249 on:** April 28, 2014, 12:11:51 AM »

lol at Reggie Miller making the implication that Harden's poor defense is because he is mad at not getting touches.

Stoney Mason · « **Reply #12250 on:** April 28, 2014, 12:19:36 AM »

Nice D by howard on both plays.

Phoenix Dark · « **Reply #12251 on:** April 28, 2014, 12:25:00 AM »

Stoney Mason · « **Reply #12252 on:** April 28, 2014, 12:25:16 AM »

CatsCatsCats · « **Reply #12253 on:** April 28, 2014, 12:26:00 AM »

Holy shit dude

Your Stalker · « **Reply #12254 on:** April 28, 2014, 12:26:14 AM »

jeremy lin

Stoney Mason · « **Reply #12255 on:** April 28, 2014, 12:27:36 AM »

Stoney Mason · « **Reply #12256 on:** April 28, 2014, 12:30:43 AM »

Howard

CatsCatsCats · « **Reply #12257 on:** April 28, 2014, 12:31:23 AM »

They really needed to foul him there

Stoney Mason · « **Reply #12258 on:** April 28, 2014, 12:32:44 AM »

Quote from: Spencer on April 28, 2014, 12:31:23 AM

They really needed to foul him there

It was a pretty clever play though. I think everybody and his brother thought Harden was gonna shoot there.

Stoney Mason · « **Reply #12259 on:** April 28, 2014, 12:35:37 AM »

Most overtime first round playoff games ever.

Also the number of road wins this round has been historically insane.

CatsCatsCats · « **Reply #12260 on:** April 28, 2014, 12:36:29 AM »

Yeah, hindsight 20/20 and all that.

Howard losing that ball

Mandark · « **Reply #12261 on:** April 28, 2014, 12:38:26 AM »

These playoffs have been bananers so far.

Stoney Mason · « **Reply #12262 on:** April 28, 2014, 12:40:35 AM »

Reggie Miller is god damn terrible.

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It pains me to say that as he was one of my favorite players.

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Stoney Mason · « **Reply #12263 on:** April 28, 2014, 12:49:27 AM »

Daniels.

Stoney Mason · « **Reply #12264 on:** April 28, 2014, 12:57:43 AM »

Quote from: Stoney Mason on April 28, 2014, 12:49:27 AM

Daniels.

Beezy · « **Reply #12265 on:** April 28, 2014, 12:59:50 AM »

Quote from: AWESOM-O on April 28, 2014, 12:57:38 AM

Jesus Christ, can someone put a stake in the Rockets already? This shit is ridiculous.

Daniels is really saving them tonight.

Mr. Gundam · « **Reply #12266 on:** April 28, 2014, 01:00:33 AM »

Kinda funny that I'm happy to see my former hated rivals, the Blazers, doing well.

Stoney Mason · « **Reply #12267 on:** April 28, 2014, 01:01:21 AM »

Game of the Forever!

CatsCatsCats · « **Reply #12268 on:** April 28, 2014, 01:38:57 AM »

Has been a really great series

Your Stalker · « **Reply #12269 on:** April 28, 2014, 02:30:19 AM »

the floppers cancelled practice
https://twitter.com/ArashMarkazi/status/460565903914987521

Joe Molotov · « **Reply #12270 on:** April 28, 2014, 06:42:07 AM »

Quote from: Your Stalker on April 28, 2014, 02:30:19 AM

the floppers cancelled practice
https://twitter.com/ArashMarkazi/status/460565903914987521

Cue a million racist tweets.

Stoney Mason · « **Reply #12271 on:** April 28, 2014, 04:58:11 PM »

Al Jefferson doubtful for tonight. Miami has gotten the perfect playoff situation for themselves.

http://espn.go.com/nba/playoffs/2014/story/_/id/10851827/2014-nba-playoffs-al-jefferson-charlotte-bobcats-walking-needles-doubtful-play-game-4

TakingBackSunday · « **Reply #12272 on:** April 28, 2014, 05:10:57 PM »

Poor Professor Al. Dude had a monstrous season and should've OBVIOUSLY been an all-star instead of Hibbert for the East.

Here's hoping the Hornets return next year with a vengeance. They're a fun flawed team to watch -- Kardiac Kemba, Jesus Christ McBob, Professor Al, MKG aka the Law Firm...if they pick up a decent draft pick next year and maybe sign a strong free agent, they'll be interesting next year.

Phoenix Dark · « **Reply #12273 on:** April 28, 2014, 05:38:00 PM »

Quote from: Your Stalker on April 28, 2014, 02:30:19 AM

the floppers cancelled practice
https://twitter.com/ArashMarkazi/status/460565903914987521

shouldn't have played yesterday, they clearly weren't mentally in the game.

benjipwns · « **Reply #12274 on:** April 28, 2014, 07:56:30 PM »

https://vine.co/v/MvHLUYYvEmu

TakingBackSunday · « **Reply #12275 on:** April 28, 2014, 09:01:24 PM »

WTF is wrong with the Pacers? Down 21 (!!!). What a disaster of a team.

Phoenix Dark · « **Reply #12276 on:** April 28, 2014, 09:03:10 PM »

Quote from: BrandNew on April 28, 2014, 09:01:24 PM

WTF is wrong with the Pacers? Down 21 (!!!). What a disaster of a team.

http://www.thecoli.com/threads/stripper-allegedly-turns-down-1-million-to-not-have-paul-georges-baby.188055/

TakingBackSunday · « **Reply #12277 on:** April 28, 2014, 09:07:29 PM »

those pregnancy titties

TakingBackSunday · « **Reply #12278 on:** April 28, 2014, 09:23:55 PM »

Lord, Lebron is destroying the Bobcats in the post right now

Stoney Mason · « **Reply #12279 on:** April 28, 2014, 09:42:56 PM »

Shane Battier seems to have been banished to the cornfield. I would think this would have been a nice series to try to get him some confidence if they actually have plans to use him in the post-season.

Stoney Mason · « **Reply #12280 on:** April 28, 2014, 10:20:34 PM »

Hawks doing their best to give up a 30 point lead.

Stoney Mason · « **Reply #12281 on:** April 28, 2014, 10:39:32 PM »

Pacers played a lot better in desperation mode but it was too late.

Human Snorenado · « **Reply #12282 on:** April 28, 2014, 10:41:39 PM »

Jesus Christ, I might have to claim ownership of the Hawks if they can beat the Pacers.

Beezy · « **Reply #12283 on:** April 28, 2014, 10:55:09 PM »

Hibbert had no points and no rebounds.

Your Stalker · « **Reply #12284 on:** April 28, 2014, 11:08:15 PM »

and only 12 minutes

Stoney Mason · « **Reply #12285 on:** April 29, 2014, 12:00:24 AM »

This Mav/Spurs series is also extremely close and entertaining.

TakingBackSunday · « **Reply #12286 on:** April 29, 2014, 12:09:00 AM »

Goddamn Mavs!

Although Dirk has looked relatively weak this series.

Stoney Mason · « **Reply #12287 on:** April 29, 2014, 12:15:23 AM »

These Larry Bird gifs are gold.

TakingBackSunday · « **Reply #12288 on:** April 29, 2014, 12:16:00 AM »

Suit up Larry

Stoney Mason · « **Reply #12289 on:** April 29, 2014, 12:24:26 AM »

Huge Diaw 3.

TakingBackSunday · « **Reply #12290 on:** April 29, 2014, 12:25:56 AM »

Ginobli, dood

Stoney Mason · « **Reply #12291 on:** April 29, 2014, 12:28:33 AM »

Good shot for Ellis. Just didn't fall.

TakingBackSunday · « **Reply #12292 on:** April 29, 2014, 12:29:25 AM »

Darn. Monta had a great look, just had to toss it a bit higher off the glass. Nearly went in.

Welp, this series ended up being great. This and the OKC/Memphis series are amazing.

Beezy · « **Reply #12293 on:** April 29, 2014, 12:55:06 AM »

Blazers/Rockets still da bestest.

benjipwns · « **Reply #12294 on:** April 29, 2014, 07:26:10 AM »

http://time.com/79590/donald-sterling-kareem-abdul-jabbar-racism/

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Moral outrage is exhausting. And dangerous. The whole country has gotten a severe case of carpal tunnel syndrome from the newest popular sport of Extreme Finger Wagging. Not to mention the neck strain from Olympic tryouts for Morally Superior Head Shaking. All over the latest in a long line of rich white celebrities to come out of the racist closet. (Was it only a couple days ago that Cliven Bundy said blacks would be better off picking cotton as slaves? And only last June Paula Deen admitted using the “N” word?)

Yes, I’m angry, too, but not just about the sins of Donald Sterling. I’ve got a list. But let’s start with Sterling. I used to work for him, back in 2000 when I coached for the Clippers for three months. He was congenial, even inviting me to his daughter’s wedding. Nothing happened or was said to indicate he suffered from IPMS (Irritable Plantation Master Syndrome). Since then, a lot has been revealed about Sterling’s business practices:

2006: U.S. Dept. of Justice sued Sterling for housing discrimination. Allegedly, he said, “Black tenants smell and attract vermin.”
2009: He reportedly paid $2.73 million in a Justice Dept. suit alleging he discriminated against blacks, Hispanics, and families with children in his rentals. (He also had to pay an additional nearly $5 million in attorneys fees and costs due to his counsel’s “sometimes outrageous conduct.”)
2009: Clippers executive (and one of the greatest NBA players in history) sued for employment discrimination based on age and race.

And now the poor guy’s girlfriend (undoubtedly ex-girlfriend now) is on tape cajoling him into revealing his racism. Man, what a winding road she led him down to get all of that out. She was like a sexy nanny playing “pin the fried chicken on the Sambo.” She blindfolded him and spun him around until he was just blathering all sorts of incoherent racist sound bites that had the news media peeing themselves with glee.

...

What bothers me about this whole Donald Sterling affair isn’t just his racism. I’m bothered that everyone acts as if it’s a huge surprise. Now there’s all this dramatic and very public rending of clothing about whether they should keep their expensive Clippers season tickets. Really? All this other stuff I listed above has been going on for years and this ridiculous conversation with his girlfriend is what puts you over the edge? That’s the smoking gun?

He was discriminating against black and Hispanic families for years, preventing them from getting housing. It was public record. We did nothing. Suddenly he says he doesn’t want his girlfriend posing with Magic Johnson on Instagram and we bring out the torches and rope. Shouldn’t we have all called for his resignation back then?

Shouldn’t we be equally angered by the fact that his private, intimate conversation was taped and then leaked to the media? Didn’t we just call to task the NSA for intruding into American citizen’s privacy in such an un-American way? Although the impact is similar to Mitt Romney’s comments that were secretly taped, the difference is that Romney was giving a public speech. The making and release of this tape is so sleazy that just listening to it makes me feel like an accomplice to the crime. We didn’t steal the cake but we’re all gorging ourselves on it.

Make no mistake: Donald Sterling is the villain of this story. But he’s just a handmaiden to the bigger evil. In our quest for social justice, we shouldn’t lose sight that racism is the true enemy. He’s just another jerk with more money than brains.

So, if we’re all going to be outraged, let’s be outraged that we weren’t more outraged when his racism was first evident. Let’s be outraged that private conversations between people in an intimate relationship are recorded and publicly played. Let’s be outraged that whoever did the betraying will probably get a book deal, a sitcom, trade recipes with Hoda and Kathie Lee, and soon appear on Celebrity Apprentice and Dancing with the Stars.

The big question is “What should be done next?” I hope Sterling loses his franchise. I hope whoever made this illegal tape is sent to prison. I hope the Clippers continue to be unconditionally supported by their fans. I hope the Clippers realize that the ramblings of an 80-year-old man jealous of his young girlfriend don’t define who they are as individual players or as a team. They aren’t playing for Sterling—they’re playing for themselves, for the fans, for showing the world that neither basketball, nor our American ideals, are defined by a few pathetic men or women.

Let’s use this tawdry incident to remind ourselves of the old saying: “Eternal vigilance is the price of freedom.” Instead of being content to punish Sterling and go back to sleep, we need to be inspired to vigilantly seek out, expose, and eliminate racism at its first signs.

Stoney Mason · « **Reply #12295 on:** April 29, 2014, 08:10:58 AM »

Pretty much how I feel on certain aspects of this.

My issue with the Sterling thing is how easy it is. And how that's not really relative to how normal people experience prejudice/racism. It's one of those feel good moments where we can all dog pile on somebody who deserves to be dog-piled on but it doesn't address the larger issues. It doesn't address how he was able to maintain the franchise for so long even with all the cloud of stink around him. It doesn't address the real prejudice and racism that is a bigger issue and isn't just the crazy rantings of a rich old billionaire.

I hope people take that anger and self reflection back to the more normal issues that involve our everyday lives instead of waiting for somebody to be taped saying stupid stuff.

Human Snorenado · « **Reply #12296 on:** April 29, 2014, 02:19:43 PM »

Holy shit, banned for life. But what about ownership?

Shadow Mod · « **Reply #12297 on:** April 29, 2014, 02:34:43 PM »

PC POLICE AND OUTRAGE

Stoney Mason · « **Reply #12298 on:** April 29, 2014, 02:38:53 PM »

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NBA Commissioner Adam Silver announced a lifetime ban from the NBA for the owner of the Los Angeles Clippers after he was recorded making a series of racist comments that sparked a controversy that transcended the sports world.

“Effective immediately, I am banning Mr. Sterling for life from any association with the Clippers organization or the NBA,” Silver said during a press conference in New York on Tuesday afternoon. “Mr. Sterling may not attend any NBA games or practices. He may not be present at any Clippers facility. He may not participate in any business or player personnel decisions.”

Silver, in his first season as league commissioner, apologized on behalf of the NBA for the offensive comments made by Sterling. He also revealed his intent to force Sterling to eventually sell the franchise.

The longtime owner of the Clippers was caught making racist comments in audio recordings obtained by TMZ and Deadspin. In the recorded conversations, Sterling could be heard telling a woman, V. Stiviano, not to bring black friends to Clippers game or to post photos of herself with black people, including NBA legend Magic Johnson, on her Instagram account. The first recording was released over the weekend and Silver promised on Saturday that the NBA would "move extraordinarily quickly" in investigating the comments.

On Tuesday, Silver announced the following sanctions for Sterling:

Sterling is banned for life from the NBA.
Sterling will pay a fine of $2.5 million.
Silver will attempt to force Sterling to sell the Clippers.

Brehvolution · « **Reply #12299 on:** April 29, 2014, 02:44:43 PM »

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